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Cape Dory Sailboat Owners Association

Commodore: Bud Menchey
Vice Commodore: Leo MacDonald
Rear Commodore: Bill Slater
Secretary:
Mike Alford
Treasurer: John Martin
Membership Chairman: Don Paquette

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What's new on the CDSOA's web site?

May 2008: Boat Exchange Opportunities has been added to the "Special Sailing/Boating Programs" section on the "Groups & Publications" web page in the "Where to Look" section.

March 2008 : The 1978 Cape Dory Sales Brochure is now accessible from the "Groups & Publications" web page in the "Where to Look" section as well as from the "About Cape Dorys" page in the "Cape Dory Info/Specifications" section.

March 2008 : The 1991 Sales Brochure from Newport Shipyards is now accessible from the Specifications pages for each of the following boat models: CD40 Explorer Trawler, CD300 Motorsailer, CD28 Power, CD33 Power, CD36 Power, CD30MKII, CD330, CD36 and custom CD40 sailboats.

March 2008 : An article which appeared in the June 1992 issue of Boating regarding the Cape Dory 40 Explorer is now available from both the "Groups & Publications" web page in the "Where to Look" section as well as from the Specifications page for the CD40 Explorer Trawler.

March 2008 : The "About Cape Dorys" web page in the "Cape Dory Info" section has been revised to include a link to the specs for the Cape Dory 40 Explorer Trawler as well as a link to the specs for the Cape Dory 42 Commercial Dragger. Additional information would be greatly appreciated.

February 2008 : The "Groups & Publications" web page in the "Where to Look" section has been revised to include the Westerbeke Operators Manual for Models 13A-33A. There's also a link to Westerbeke's Online Manuals.

January 2008 : The "Buy or Sell Your Boat" web page in the "Where to Look" section has been revised to include a brief description of each link.

Club News:

2008 Membership Renewal: Already a member and haven't renewed your membership for the 2008 season? Download the 2008 membership application/renewal form (310KB PDF) now, complete it, print it and mail it in today. Don't forget! If you'd rather pay by credit card, CLICK HERE. All CDSOA memberships expire on December 31st of each year, so don't wait.

CDSOA 2008 Events: Click here for the most current details concerning the events for the various fleets.

CDSOA/Yacht Club Reciprocal Privileges: We are pleased to announce that for 2006 the Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto, Ontario has granted any member of the Great Lakes Fleet reciprocal privileges at its island in Toronto harbor. The first two nights are free and from then on the docking fee is $10 per night.

The Kingston Yacht Club of Kingston, Ontario, is pleased to extend the privileges of their clubhouse and facilities to the officers and members of the CDSOA for the 2005 season.

2008 Officers Installed: When corresponding with any of the Officers via e-mail, Copy/Paste the e-mail address into the "TO" field of your e-mail program and please be sure to remove "*NOSPAM*" from their e-mail address, before clicking on Send.

Carolinas Fleet: The Carolinas Fleet officers for 2008 are:

  • Fleet Captain - Bob Perrone, Raleigh, NC -- rperronenc*NOSPAM*@aol.com
  • Fleet Secretary - Karen Perrone, Raleigh, NC -- kpbluii*NOSPAM*@netscape.net

Central Gulf Fleet: The Central Gulf Fleet officers for 2007 are:

  • Fleet Captain - Steve Kuhar, Pace, FL -- kuhar*NOSPAM*@bellsouth.net
  • Fleet Secretary - Dale Padgett, Pace, FL -- dale_wanda*NOSPAM*@netzero.com

Chesapeake Fleet: The Chesapeake Fleet officers for 2007 are:

  • Fleet Captain - Neil Kozlowski, Annapolis, MD -- CDSOA_Chesapeake_Fleet*NOSPAM*@comcast.net
  • Fleet Secretary - Vicki Kozlowski, Annapolis, MD -- CDSOA_Chesapeake_Fleet*NOSPAM*@comcast.net
  • Cruise Director - Dave Hepting, Leesburg, FL -- dhepting*NOSPAM*@pocketmail.com

Great Lakes Fleet: The Great Lakes Fleet officers for 2007 are:

  • Fleet Captain - Brace Tallents, Fulton, NY -- feaster*NOSPAM*(@twcny.rr.com
  • Fleet Secretary - Wendy Tallents, Fulton, NY -- wfeaster1*NOSPAM*@aol.com

Gulf Coast Fleet: The Gulf Coast Fleet officers for 2007 are:

  • Fleet Captain - John Gross, Pearland, TX -- crosswire144*NOSPAM*@yahoo.com
  • Fleet Secretary - Mark Wittig, Houston, TX -- mwittig*NOSPAM*@sbcglobal.net

Northeast Fleet: The Northeast Fleet officers for 2008 are:

  • Fleet Captain - Carl Thunberg, Concord, NH -- cthunberg*NOSPAM*@nobisengineering.com
  • Fleet Secretary - Joe Montana, Essex, CT-- jamontana*NOSPAM*@sbcglobal.net
  • Fleet Lieutenant - Dick Barthel, Windsor Locks, CT -- rbartr6*NOSPAM*@cox.net

2008 CDSOA Board of Directors:

  • Commodore - Bud Menchey, York, PA -- budmenchey*NOSPAM*@comcast.net
  • Vice Commodore/Recruiting Officer - Leo MacDonald, Lisbon, CT -- leocd33*NOSPAM*@sbcglobal.net
  • Rear Commodore - Bill Slater, Poteau, OK -- cd25d*NOSPAM*@rhapsodysails.com
  • Secretary - Mike Alford, League City, TX -- cd28lyric*NOSPAM*@earthlink.net
  • Treasurer - John Martin, Stone Mountain, GA -- nanmartin*NOSPAM*@bellsouth.net
  • Director at Large - Lou Ostendorff, Raleigh, NC -- ostendorff*NOSPAM*@bellsouth.net
  • Director at Large - Chuck Gardner, Shoreacres, TX -- tothemoon30*NOSPAM*@sbcglobal.net
  • Past-Commodore - Sharon Kairis, Pasadena, MD -- slkunicorn*NOSPAM*@aol.com
  • Fleet Co-Chairmen - Leo MacDonald, Lisbon, CT --leocd33*NOSPAM*@sbcglobal.net
    • and Al Lawton, Lexington, KY
  • Membership Chairman - Don Paquette, East Freetown, MA -- capedorymembers*NOSPAM*@aol.com
  • Carolinas Fleet Captain - Bob Perrone, Raleigh, NC -- rperronenc*NOSPAM*@aol.com
  • Central Gulf Fleet Captain - Steve Kuhar, Pace, FL -- kuhar*NOSPAM*@bellsouth.net
  • Chesapeake Fleet Captain - Neil Kozlowski, Annapolis, MD -- CDSOA_Chesapeake_Fleet*NOSPAM*@comcast.net
  • Great Lakes Fleet Captain - Brace Tallents, Fulton, NY -- feaster*NOSPAM*(@twcny.rr.com
  • Gulf Coast Fleet Captain - John Gross, Pearland, TX -- jmgross*NOSPAM*@houston.rr.com
  • Northeast Fleet Captain - Carl Thunberg, Concord, NH -- cthunberg*NOSPAM*@nobisengineering.com

Other Positions:

  • Chandlery Manager - Diana Paquette, East Freetown, MA -- capedorystuff*NOSPAM*@aol.com
  • MASTHEAD Editor - Ed Haley, Rome, NY -- eghaley*NOSPAM*@twcny.rr.com
  • Webmaster - Catherine Monaghan, Rahway, NJ -- webmaster@capedory.org

2008 Annual General Membership Meeting: Click here for information regarding the November 2008 meeting.

 

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This page was last revised: 9 May 2008

Modified by: Catherine Monaghan

 
 
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